December 29, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mark Johnston Guffey, Sr., age 59, of Greensburg, formerly of White Oak, died Thursday, December 27, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on October 6, 1959 and is the son of Ann Johnston of North Huntingdon and Earle (Dee) Guffey of Naples, Florida. He is a 1978 graduate of McKeesport Area School District and a very proud alumni of Penn State University. He was a season ticket holder of the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a co-owner of Johnston the Florist. In his spare time, he enjoyed water and snow skiing, riding motorcycles, and keeping acres and acres of grass manicured like a golf course.
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December 29, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John C. Sowa, age 91, of White Oak, died December 28, 2018, at his home. Born October 7, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mitro and Emilia (Volota) Sowa.
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December 28, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Shanon Edward Davis "Doo Man" Williams, age 23, of McKeesport, died December 23, 2018, in Homewood. Born March 20, 1995, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Washie Davis Williams, III and Sharyl L. Vavra.
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December 28, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Lois J. Nirschel, age 87, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Mount Washington, died December 21, 2018, at Reformed Presbyterian Home. Born August 15, 1931, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Anna (McGrath) Baxendell and the wife of the late Carl X. Nirschel.
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December 28, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Katherine E. “Cassie” Johnson, age 96, of Lincoln Borough, passed away peacefully at home and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2018. As a retired employee of the South Hills Health System/Jefferson Hospital, and as one of the original Girl Scout leaders in Lincoln Borough, she was loved by many. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, a former member of the Lincoln Borough Mother’s Club, and was a Navy Wave veteran of World War II. She was an avid gardener and nature lover.
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December 28, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Evelyn Gloria Miller, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born May 25, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Toth) Martonyak. She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Miller, who passed away November 7, 2014. They were married for 63 years. Evelyn was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport. She loved to cook and bake and was a great 10 pin bowler. She was an avid card player, enjoying poker and pinochle. She also enjoyed Bingo and Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey.
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December 28, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
CHARLES D. "JAKE" BARNES age 97 of West Mifflin on December 26, 2018 at home. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Laura (Watkins) Barnes. Jake was retired from US Steel Homestead Works, 100 inch mill with 40 years service. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. He enjoyed tinkering, gardening and going to flea markets. Jake was a very humble person and believed in treating everyone as he would like to be treated. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Susan "Sue" (Manns) Barnes for 70 years; father of Terry L. (Doris) Barnes of Findlay, OH, Sandy (late Paul) Mancini of Kinsman, OH, Dorsey (Tom) Solich of Howland, OH, Carol (Jim) Howard of West Mifflin, Sheryl (Ed) Eichenlaub of Bethel Park and Sue Muha of West Mifflin; also 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of Lois Jean (the late Russ) Hunter of Union City, PA, the late Robert (late Rita) Barnes, late Lewis (late Kathleen) Barnes and the late Virginia Barnes. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. - noon at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300 where his funeral services will be held at noon. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.
December 28, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
SHEILA H. (HOLAHAN) HAMAR age 85 of West Mifflin on December 27, 2018 She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (White) Holahan; Sheila was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church and was a member of St. Francis Academy Alumni Association and a member of the Riverview Mothers Club. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. "Chip" Hamar for 49 years; mother of Maureen (Dr. Thomas) Reilly of Mooresville, NC, Roberta (Donald) Baker of Dormont, Sandra Hamar of Brentwood, James R. Hamar of West Mifflin, Judith Hamar of West Mifflin, John H. (Rebecca) Hamar of Baldwin, Jospeh A. (Sherri) Hamar of West Mifflin, Eugene A. (Dee) Hamar of West Mifflin, Jeffrey (Laurie) Hamar of Brackney, PA, Sheila (Chris) Radovic of West Mifflin, Patricia (Earl) Anderson of Seattle, WA and Karen (Skip) Williams of West Mifflin; also 15 grandchildren; sister of Judith Holahan of Mt. Lebanon and the late Maureen (late Eugene) Dibble. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 2:-30 -4:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 8 p.m., at the
MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a Panahida service will be held on Saturday, 9 a.m., in the funeral home. Followed by Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. Rev. John Cuccaro officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital.
December 27, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lloyd A. Huston, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born May 13, 1925 in Kokomo, IN, and was the son of the late Leroy Rex and Lola (DeWitt) Huston. He was the husband of the late Evalyn Lucille (Rose) Huston who passed away September 30, 2015. He attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Elizabeth Forward Community Chorus. He was also a member of a Barbershop Chorus in Ohio. He is survived by nieces and nephews.
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December 27, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kathy M. Nicholson, age 72, of Dravosburg, died December 27, 2018, at home. Born December 3, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Denne) Laban and the wife of Bruce A. Nicholson, for 44 years.
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December 26, 2018 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Robert Sago, 77, of Corvallis, Montana passed away on December 20, 2018 at Marcus Daly Hospice. He was born on January 31, 1941 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Edward George and Julia Anchak Sago.
Bob was most likely known through his employment at the local feed store. He started when it was known as Peavey, then it became Lake Milling before it became Lakeland Feed. To his customers, he was affectionately known as “Big Bob” or “Chicken Bob”. It did not seem to matter if you were in the market for chicks, he seemed to convince you that you needed a dozen or more by the time you left.
Bob also loved hunting and fishing with his son Ed and his grandson Kaleb. He enjoyed classic Mopars and attending car shows in the Spokane Valley. He also enjoyed sitting in the garden watering his plants.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Roberta Sago.
Robert is survived by his wife Dolores, daughter Rebecca, son Ed, grandson Kaleb (Brittany), great granddaughter Lennon and great grandson Matthew.
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December 26, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Minerva Gongaware, 94, of Poland Ohio, formerly of North Huntingdon died December 26, 2018 in Poland Ohio. She was born April 3, 1924 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late George Chalmers and Irene (Fulmer) Shoemaker. Minerva was a member of Boardman Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Gongaware in 2002; and grandson, Timothy Gongaware. She is survived by her sons, Ty Gongaware and his wife, Gail, Gary Gongaware and his wife, Wendy; brother, Ed Shoemaker; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Brush Creek Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
December 26, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James Herrington "Jim" Ramsey, Jr., 78, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born September 8, 1940 in Braddock and was the son of the late James Herrington Ramsey Sr. and Virginia Appell Ramsey. Jim was a graduate of PIA and loved planes, going for walks at Mingo Creek Park and small game hunting with his brother, Duke. He worked for the former Mackintosh Hemphill Company for many years and would later retire from the produce department at Giant Eagle at the Homestead Waterfront. Jim was an avid shooter and a proud NRA Benefactor and a member of the Clairton Sportsman Club. He was also an assistant scout master with boy scout troop 99, a former Elder in The Buena Vista Presbyterian Church, the first assistant Chief of the former Boston Vol. Fire Co, as well as fire police for Elizabeth Township, and a life member of the Greenock Vol. Fire Co.
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December 26, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Edward J. Werner, age 47, of McKeesport, formerly of Pittsburgh, died December 20, 2018, at home. Born March 10, 1971, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Edward Karl and Gilberta Ann (Young) Werner and the husband of Danielle (Templeton) Werner.
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December 26, 2018 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Chester R. Iwanowski, 98, died Sunday December 23, 2018. He was the son of the late Raymond and Martha (Pater) Iwanowski and beloved husband of the late Margaret Petro. He is survived by brother Joseph (Mary Anne) Iwanowski; sister Barbara "Babe" (Robert) Yanosko; dear friend and companion Vi Mihalich; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Ronald; brothers Edward, Bob, and Raymond; and sisters Edna, Gertie, Louise and Dolores. Chester was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and was an avid bowler and semi-pro catcher. Friends received Friday 4-8pm at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A funeral mass will be held Saturday 10am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gallagher Foundation 1370 Washington Pike Suite 401B Bridgeville PA 15017.
